Brown Butter Heart Rice Krispy Treats

Jan 11

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Looking for an easy and fun treat that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion? These heart-shaped Rice Crispy Treats dipped in white chocolate are sweet, adorable, and incredibly simple to make. With just a few ingredients and a heart-shaped cookie cutter, you’ll have a dessert that’s sure to melt hearts. Add a pop of color with pink food coloring to make them even more festive!

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Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
9 cups mini marshmallows, divided (about 1 ½ (One 10-ounce) bag)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
6 cups Rice Krispies or another crispy rice cereal
1 package white chocolate wafers
Pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly mist the parchment with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Brown the Butter: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven* set over medium heat, add the 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Stir frequently as the butter melts, foams, and then develops golden brown flecks, releasing a nutty aroma. This should take about 4-5 minutes. If the butter is browning too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low.
Melt the Marshmallows: Once the butter is browned, reduce the heat to its lowest setting.
Stir in about the bag of mini marshmallows using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Mix gently until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is mostly smooth.
Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Combine with Cereal: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and fold gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
Carefully stir in the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows.
Shape the Treats: Press the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch pan coated with cooking spray using a buttered spatula or wax paper. Let it cool completely.
Cut into Hearts: Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the Rice Crispy Treats. Arrange the hearts on a plate.
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. If using, stir in pink food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
Dip and Decorate: Dip each heart halfway into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the dipped treats on wax paper to set.
Set and Serve: Let the chocolate set for about 15 minutes, or until firm. Once ready, serve and enjoy!